Great Beginnings Early Learning Center
618 N. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA
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The Del Ray Montessori School is a licensed child care center in Alexandria, Virginia. It is licensed by the state, for up to 88 children, serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 8:05 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Montessori approach, with full-time care, part-time care, preschool and summer camp. It lists monthly tuition from $430 to $655.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety made 7 visits in the last 3 years and cited 14 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
Hours
| MondayToday | 8:05 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:05 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:05 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8:05 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 8:05 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
| Ages | Toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: 18 months through age 12 |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, part-time care, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Approach | Montessori |
| Staff | Child development experts |
| Daily life | Snacks provided. Extended care: Aftercare 3:15 pm with dismissals at 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm |
| More | Founded 2011 |
| Licensed capacity | 88 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
The Del Ray Montessori School lists monthly tuition from $430 to $655.
| Monthly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| YCC Aftercare, 4:30 pm dismissal (billed monthly) | $430 |
| YCC Aftercare, 5:30 pm dismissal (billed monthly) | $655 |
| Yearly · program, in its own words | Price |
|---|---|
| YCC Full Day | $27,077 |
| YCC Half Day (12:00 dismissal) | $20,308 |
| Summer Camp PRIMARY Per Week | $460 a week |
| Summer Camp YCC Per Week | $560 a week |
State record
7 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 30, 2026: 3 rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 7 visits · 14 rules in all
For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated screening for Staff #5 was completed 11 days after it expired.”
8VAC20-780-70
“Documentation of at least 2 references to character, reputation, and competency are to be checked prior to employment. Staff #1, who has been actively working at the center for over 11 months, did not have one completed reference verification on file.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“The center is required to obtain background checks from any state in which the individual has resided in the preceding five years. Staff #1, employed for more than 11 months, did not have documentation of a central registry check, sex offender check, or criminal history check from one state.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Centers must keep a separate record for each child enrolled that contains all of the required information. -The record for Child #2 (enrolled over 4 months) was missing the name, address, and phone number of one emergency contact. -The record for Child #3 (enrolled over 1 month) was missing the work phone number and place of employment for one parent, the address of one emergency contact, and documentation of viewing proof of the child's identity and age.”
8VAC20-780-160-C
“A tuberculosis (TB) screening is required every two years from the last screening. The updated screening for Staff #5 was due 10 days ago and has not yet been completed.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #3, who had been enrolled for over 1 month.”
8VAC20-780-240-I
“Documentation of orientation training shall be kept by the center that includes the required information. The documentation of orientation training for Staff #3 (employed over 10 months) did not include the name of the staff, individual providing the training, and the date of the training.”
8VAC20-780-140-A
“Physical examinations completed by a physician shall be obtained prior to the first day of attendance or within 30 days after the first day of attendance. There was no physical examination in the record of Child #1, who had been enrolled for 5 months.”
8VAC20-780-130-A
“The center shall obtain documentation that each child has received the immunizations required by the State Board of Health before the child can attend the center. Child #1, who had been attending for 5 months, did not have documentation of an immunization record on file.”
8VAC20-780-350-Q
“Based on staff statement and record review, written assessments were not completed for two children to move up into the older classrooms. Evidence: Child #2 (two years) and Child #3 (two years) were missing written assessments from the classroom teacher and program director to verify they were developmentally ready to move up into the primary classrooms (ages 3-6)”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review and administrative statement, a child has a documented possible allergy/intolerance but does not have a care plan. Evidence: Child #1 does not have a written plan for staff to follow in case of an exposure to the documented food.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, a child is missing 2 emergency contacts that are not the parent or guardian. Evidence: Child #1's two emergency contacts are the parents.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and administrative staff statement, a board officer does not have an out of state background check within 30 days of assuming a position on the board. Evidence: Board Officer #1 was missing a Maryland Central Registry Check.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, an area of the center has chipped or peeling paint. Evidence: The stairs leading into the program have peeling paint and the wall board near the Sunflower classroom has chipped paint.”
22.1-289.035-B-4
“Based on record review and center administration statement, a staff member does not have a Criminal Record Check for a state they lived in within the past 5 years prior to the first day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 is missing an out of state Criminal Record check prior to employment-date of hire 3/2/2023.”
8VAC20-780-60-A-8
“Based on record review and center administrative statement. a child with a diagnosed food allergy does not have a written care plan. Evidence: Child #1 is missing a written care plan with instructions from the physician of what steps to take in the event of a suspected or confirmed allergic reaction.”
8VAC20-780-550-G
“Based on record review and staff statement, the center did not document an evacuation drill. Evidence: The evacuation log was missing documentation for December 2022. Staff administration stated a drill was conducted but it was not written down.”
8VAC20-780-160-A
“Based on record review, 3 of 3 newly hired staff did not have documentation of a negative tuberculosis screening 30 days prior to hire date or the day of employment. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired 8/5/2022 and the TB documentation was dated 9/3/2022. Staff #2 was hired 8/4/2022 and the TB documentation was dated 8/11/2022. Staff #3 was hired 8/9/2022 and the TB documentation was dated 8/25/2022.”
22.1-289.035-B-2
“Based on record review, a staff member did not have a completed fingerprint check prior to employment. Evidence: Staff #1 was hired 8/5/2022 and the completed fingerprint clearance letter was dated 8/29/2022.”
8VAC20-770-40-D-1-a
“Based on record review and staff statement, board officers (BO) are missing the required background checks within the 30 day time frame of any changes. Evidence: BO #1 assumed the role 1/202019 and did not complete a Sworn Disclosure Statement until 3/23/2019,. BO #2 assumed the role 3/2020 and did complete a Sworn Disclosure Statement until 2/18/2022 and does not have a completed Central Registry Check (sent 2/18/2022). BO #3 assumed the role 3/3030 and did not have a completed Central Registry Check until 1/28/2021 BO #4 assumed the role 11/2020 and did not complete a Sworn Disclosure Statement until 2/17/2022. BO#5 assumed the role 11/2020 and did not have a completed Central Registry Check until 5/3/2021 BO #5 assumed the role 11/2020 and did not”
22.1-289.036-B-2
“Based on record review, board officers did not submit to fingerprinting within 30 days of assuming the position. Evidence: BO #1's fingerprints are dated 4/1/2019 BO #2-5 do not have completed fingerprint results”
22.1-289-036-B-4
“Based on record review, board officers do not have the required out of state checks for any state they have resided in within the past 5 years. Evidence: 1. BO #1,4 and 5 are missing out of state central registry findings within 45 days of assuming the board position. (see dates of assuming role in above violation) 2. BO #5 is missing a Criminal Record Check within 30 days of assuming role. 3. BO #1,4 and 5 are missing a sex offender registry check within 30 days of assuming position.”
8VAC20-780-550-C
“Based on observation, posted maps are incomplete. Evidence: Maps in the Honeysuckle and Sunflower classrooms did not designate a secondary exit.”
8VAC20-780-60-A
“Based on record review, 1 of 5 children's records was incomplete. Evidence: Child #1 was missing documentation date for the annual update.”
8VAC20-780-270-A
“Based on observation, areas of the center have not been maintained in a safe, clean or operable manner. Evidence: The paint is peeling in the blue bathroom in the Sunflower classroom, on the radiator on the hall by the cubbies and”
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FAQ
Yes. Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists it as licensed and operating.
Virginia Department of Education, Office of Child Care Health and Safety lists the most recent visit on July 30, 2026, with 3 rules cited. It lists 7 visits in the last 3 years.
Yes. Inspectors cited 14 rules across 4 of 7 visits in the last 3 years. For comparison: 91% of Virginia daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
88, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
Monday to Friday, 8:05 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
Monthly tuition from $430 to $655, as it lists it.
(703) 380-1241.
721 N. Columbus Ave, Alexandria, VA 22314. The nearest other daycare we list is Northeast Stars Montessori Preschool, 0.1 miles away.